Field Architectural Historian (Field Based)

ERM is seeking entry-level field Architectural Historians for immediate opening to work on various projects throughout the United States. Working with a team of Architectural Historians, this hire conduct field survey work and assist in office-based activities, including documenting and evaluating historic properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and assessing project effects under the provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This is a full-time (40+ hours a week), limited-term role for a duration four weeks, extendable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Architectural Historian will support cultural resource projects, which may include, but is not limited to:

• Planning, developing, and performing surveys of above-ground historic properties.
• Documenting and photographing buildings, structures, and other historic properties.
• Preparing appropriate sections of cultural resources reports describing the survey and analysis of above-ground historic properties.
• Preparation of state specific forms.
• Complying with corporate HSE.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required, inclusive of general administrative duties required for the day-to-day running of the office.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.A. in architectural history, historic preservation, or related field; MS preferred.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant experience in survey and evaluation of historic architectural resources.
• Knowledge of architectural styles and materials.
• Understanding of visual APE and how it is refined based on the project, and permitting standards.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain, sometimes for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week, when needed.
• Comfortable with talking to members of the public.
• Ability to travel frequently and on short notice.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently, and take initiative to meet project deadlines.
• Experience with photo documentation of structures.
• Periodic drug and alcohol testing required.

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